“Hi my name is Barb Williams. I am absolutely delighted to have been invited by Mrs A to be Guest Presenter for her Butterfly challenge this month. I chose ‘R’ for the May challenge and have made a card and a plaque to share with you.

I live in a small village in Northamptonshire with my husband. We are both very keen on our hobbies and I am lucky to be able to spend some time most days doing some crafting.

When I was a little girl my Nan taught me to embroider and my Mum taught me to knit and I have crafted for most of my life. I have tried a number of hobbies including making metal pictures, cross stitch and I was a china painter for about ten years. One day a friend asked me if I would go with her to a new card making club in the village hall. She only went a few times but \i remember well that on the second visit we were shown iris folding and I was hooked. That was about ten years ago.

As most of my cards go to charity I like to use different styles and techniques. I make between 60 and 80 cards each month so am able to make cards for many occasions.

I really look forward to seeing what you make for the challenge this time”

" The flowers on the plaque were die cut from offcuts of the underlay of the carpet we had laid last year. I also used pieces of cardboard box and a piece of string."

That really is thinking outside of the nbox.

Barb says

"The butterfly on the card was die cut from a piece of the same cardboard box. The box was actually red and the butterfly was cut from a piece that had some pattern on it. I just coloured the body with black sharpie pen and covered it all with glossy accents."

So very sorry to hear you and doc have been poorly Mrs A. Take care as that flu virus is very nasty esp. the cough afterwards I've heard. Wowsers! Really Barb has excelled the R for Red and Recycle!!! Wonderful superb creations. Hope to flutter by for the challenge before it ends!Thanks so much for the inspiration,Shaz in Oz.x

So happy to see Barb here, she is a so talented recycling woman! :D Her two inspirations are just amazing and stunning! I'm in love with the fabulous butterfly of the card!Mrs. A, I'm instead so sorry for your healt, I wish you to feel well soon!!

Hi Mrs A,what superb inspiration from Barb they are so clever and wonderfully crafted.When I visit her I call her the Queen of Recycle so no wonder there is recycle in this fab challenge.I do hope you are feeling much better now.Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Oooohhhh I've just found this challenge blog and become a follower. I love butterflies. So look forward to entering your challenges. I'm off now to have a think lol!!! Love the challenge this time. Hugs Wynn xx